initiator: Henricus Castellanus episcopus and Johannes Michael, commanders of the Venetian fleet
recipient: Arnulf, patriarch of Jerusalem, Godfrey of Bouillon, Count Raymond of St Gilles, Bohemond of Taranto and other princes
text: *c. Nov. 1. Rhodes. Henricus Castellanus episcopus and Johannes Michael, commanders of the Venetian fleet on its way to the Holy Land, inform Patriarch [Arnulf] of Jerusalem, Godfrey [of Bouillon] [rex], Count Raymond [of St Gilles], Bohemond [of Taranto] and other princes of their approach. *c. Nov. 1. Rhodes. Henricus Castellanus episcopus and Johannes Michael, commanders of the Venetian fleet on its way to the Holy Land, inform Patriarch [Arnulf] of Jerusalem, Godfrey [of Bouillon] [rex], Count Raymond [of St Gilles], Bohemond [of Taranto] and other princes of their approach.
sources: Monachus anonymus Littorensis, ‘Historia de translatione sanctorum magni Nicolai’, p. 257. See Riant, ‘Inventaire critique’, p. 204, no. 145 (RRH no. 30)
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Dispute/arbitration
542
year: 1153
initiator: Pope Eugenius III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem and canons of the Holy Sepulchre and the bishops of Beirut, Sidon and Tortosa.
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: *Nov. 18 1145 – Jul. 8 1153. Pope Eugenius III writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, and the bishops of Beirut, Sidon and Tortosa. He judges in the dispute involving the patriarchs of Jerusalem and Antioch, and the archbishop[s] of Tyre [and Petra] [67] over the suffragans of the archbishop of Tyre, declaring that the bishops of Beirut, Sidon and Tortosa should be subject to the patriarch of Antioch.*Nov. 18 1145 – Jul. 8 1153. Pope Eugenius III writes to the patriarch of Jerusalem and the canons of the Holy Sepulchre, and the bishops of Beirut, Sidon and Tortosa. He judges in the dispute involving the patriarchs of Jerusalem and Antioch, and the archbishop[s] of Tyre [and Petra] [67] over the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 203-5, no. 69
comments: [67] Petra appears to be a later interpolation.
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Request
598
year: 1156
initiator: Peter the Venerable, abbot of Cluny
recipient: A patriarch of Jerusalem
text: 1122 – Dec. 25 1156. [75] Peter the Venerable, abbot of Cluny, asks a patriarch of Jerusalem to show favour to Cluniac monks and to provide their church with relics relating to the Holy Sepulchre or the Blessed Virgin Mary. He commends Drogo Niuernensis aecclesiae precentor to him. 1122 – Dec. 25 1156. [75] Peter the Venerable, abbot of Cluny, asks a patriarch of Jerusalem to show favour to Cluniac monks and to provide their church with relics relating to the Holy Sepulchre or the Blessed Virgin Mary. He commends Drogo Niuernensis aecclesiae precentor to him.
sources: Peter the Venerable, Letters 1:220-1, no. 83 (RRH no. 260)
comments: [75] This letter was clearly written at the same time as the one to the king of Jerusalem.
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Restoration of possessions/rights
785
year: 1168
initiator: King Amalric
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: *Feb. 18 1163 - Feb. 8 1168. King Amalric gives or restores unnamed possessions or rights to the patriarch of Jerusalem.*Feb. 18 1163 - Feb. 8 1168. King Amalric gives or restores unnamed possessions or rights to the patriarch of Jerusalem.
sources: Mayer, UKJ 2:559, no. 322
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
879
year: 1171
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: 1170 - 1171. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III forbids the patriarch of Jerusalem to institute or remove abbots, abbesses and other ecclesiastical persons without the advice of the prior and canons of the Holy Sepulchre.1170 - 1171. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III forbids the patriarch of Jerusalem to institute or remove abbots, abbesses and other ecclesiastical persons without the advice of the prior and canons of the Holy Sepulchre.
comments: [130] Decretal 3.10.4, ‘Liber Extra’, cols. 502-3 used by Hiestand in his edition.
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
883
year: 1172
initiator: Pope Alexander III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Oct. 17 1170 - Sept. 19 1172. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III forbids the patriarch of Jerusalem to engage in major business on behalf of his church without the advice of his chapter.Oct. 17 1170 - Sept. 19 1172. Tusculum. Pope Alexander III forbids the patriarch of Jerusalem to engage in major business on behalf of his church without the advice of his chapter.
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 265-7, no. 103 [131]
comments: [131] Decretal 3.10.5, ‘Liber Extra’, col. 503 used by Hiestand in his edition.
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
Dispute/arbitration
1149
year: 1184
initiator: Pope Lucius III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem and patriarchate of Antioch
text: *Early Nov 1184. [191] Verona. Pope Lucius III personally orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, who is on his way to France, to resolve a dispute with the patriarchate of Antioch over the archbishoprics of Tyre and Petra [Petertensis] by either coming in person, or by sending a representative, to the papal court.*Early Nov 1184. [191] Verona. Pope Lucius III personally orders the patriarch of Jerusalem, who is on his way to France, to resolve a dispute with the patriarchate of Antioch over the archbishoprics of Tyre and Petra [Petertensis] by either coming in person, or by sending a representative, to the... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 305-6, no. 128
comments: [191] Patriarch Eraclius, together with the master of the Hospital, had a meeting with Pope Lucius and the emperor Frederick I on 4 November at Verona. The papal mandate referred to here must have been issued at about this time.
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Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1174
year: 1186
initiator: Pope Urban III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Mar 13. Verona. Pope Urban III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to cooperate with the bishops of Gibelletum [Bibliensis] and Tripoli to ensure that Hugo de Gibelleto swears an oath of fealty to the church and city of Genoa for Gibelletum and that he pays the census, which has not been paid for seventeen years in spite of the orders of Pope Alexander III.Mar 13. Verona. Pope Urban III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to cooperate with the bishops of Gibelletum [Bibliensis] and Tripoli to ensure that Hugo de Gibelleto swears an oath of fealty to the church and city of Genoa for Gibelletum and that he pays the census, which has not been paid for... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 313-14, no. 136
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RRR:
Council/ruling decisions/legislation
1177
year: 1186
initiator: Pope Urban III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
institution: Holy Sepulchre
text: Mar. 13. Verona. Pope Urban III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to compel the canons of the Holy Sepulchre to restore the Golden Inscription [of Genoese privileges] placed by King Baldwin I.Mar. 13. Verona. Pope Urban III orders the patriarch of Jerusalem to compel the canons of the Holy Sepulchre to restore the Golden Inscription [of Genoese privileges] placed by King Baldwin I.
sources: Hiestand, PK, p. 316, no. 139 (RRH no. 438)
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RRR:
Correspondence/envoy
1179
year: 1186
initiator: Pope Urban III
recipient: Patriarch of Jerusalem
text: Mar. 13. Verona. Pope Urban III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem that he has ordered King Baldwin V of Jerusalem and the count of Tripoli, baliuus regni Ierosolimitanus, to render justice to the Genoese over rights granted them by King Baldwin I, in the presence of the archbishop of Nazareth and the masters of the Knighthood of the Temple and the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem.Mar. 13. Verona. Pope Urban III informs the patriarch of Jerusalem that he has ordered King Baldwin V of Jerusalem and the count of Tripoli, baliuus regni Ierosolimitanus, to render justice to the Genoese over rights granted them by King Baldwin I, in the presence of the archbishop of Nazareth and... more
sources: Hiestand, PK, pp. 319-20, no. 143 (RRH no. 438)
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